Drinks

Sicilian 75

  • Serves

    makes 1 COCKTAIL

Sicilian 75
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This Campari and blood orange juice concoction from Manhattan's Louro is one of many twists on the classic French 75—a cocktail that rose to prominence after World War I, named after the American slang for the 75-mm field gun. Like its namesake, it's light, but packs a wallop. It first appeared in SAVEUR DRINK Issue #1 with the story "Right on Target."

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. fresh blood orange juice, plus slice
  • 1 oz. gin
  • 12 oz. simple syrup
  • 14 oz. Campari
  • 2 oz. dry champagne

Instructions

Step 1

Combine juice, gin, syrup, and Campari in an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain into a flute. Top with champagne; garnish with orange slice.

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